Perfect Pancake Restaurants In London This Shrove Tuesday

If you want to keep on the religious theme, don't worry, because the menus of these London restaurants feature pancake dishes so delicious they must be sinful. Read on for the best places in London to have your (pan)cake and eat it this Shrove Tuesday.

My Old Dutch – Kensington, Holborn, Chelsea

A mixture of classic Dutch dishes and devilish pancakes awaits you at one of the three My Old Dutch restaurants in London. There is a huge selection of pancakes on the menu, from savoury options such as sautéed apple, smoked bacon & maple syrup, to sweet options including the classic sugar & lemon. Wash down your dish with something wicked from their drinks menu, such as the chocolate and marshmallow milkshake.

Be warned: My Old Dutch is incredibly popular on Pancake Day – and rightly so – so make sure you get there early to avoid the inevitable queues.

Crêpeaffaire – Spitalfields, Westfield, Wimbledon

Freshly prepared crêpes made right in front of you. They have savoury options for those whose taste buds aren't tickled by all things sweet, and of course a full range of sweet options, which you can customise with extra toppings of your choosing, including Belgian chocolate, butterscotch, and strawberries. Veggies will be a fan of Crêpeaffaire, as their savoury crêpes come in a range of meat-free options, meaning you aren't stuck with the token vegetarian dish.

The Breakfast Club – Soho, Shoreditch, Battersea, et al

Perhaps you don't want something sweet? Pancakes are a breakfast dish too often overlooked in the UK, and The Breakfast Club's menu demonstrates the full potential of a glorious pancake-themed start to the day. Their All American Breakfast is a mighty feast comprised of pancakes, eggs, sausage, fried potatoes, streaky bacon, and maple syrup. They do a veggie option too, with vegetarian sausages and mushrooms. Can you think of a better way to start Shrove Tuesday?

Crémerie Crêperie – South Kensington

Offering the best of France since 2001, Crémerie Crêperie has a mouth-watering menu packed full of sweet and savoury delights. Whether you want something cheesy, chocolaty, fruity or meaty, their menu is as bursting as the crêpes they serve. They also serve a range of French wines, beers, and cider, along with milkshakes made with ice cream and blended with chocolate bars. In 2010, they opened their own ice cream parlour right next door, serving sorbet and ice cream in 24 delicious flavours. It might be worth renewing that gym membership if you're planning on visiting Crémerie Crêperie, as you're sure to leave with a lot of extra calories to burn off.

The Diner – Camden, Convent Garden, Islington, et al

The Americans have got it right, you have to admit. You can't beat sitting down to a huge stack of pancakes for breakfast in the morning, and that's what The Diner offers. You can get yourself a simple trio of buttermilk pancakes, or have yourself a full Lumber Jack breakfast, complete with short stack, eggs, bacon and maple syrup. They even have sweet potato pancakes with bacon and guacamole, perfect for trying something a little different to shake things up. And their drinks menu is as extensive as their food menu, so you won't be short of a good tipple, soda or shake to wash it all down with.

Get stacked in London this Pancake Day

Admittedly, there is a slight problem with this list. How on earth are you meant to choose just one to go to? Well, every problem has a solution. It is Pancake Day after all. Who said you could only have one portion? You've heard of a pub crawl, right? Well, perhaps this March is the perfect time to give the pancake crawl a try.

London's transport links make it easy to get to any of these restaurants, either by tube or bus. There's sure to be a high demand on Shrove Tuesday, so why not book a hotel close by? HotelClub.com features a good selection of rooms available in London, some of which are sure to be nearby your restaurant of choice.